Aubrey Park celebrates 20 years, thanks to founders, donors and Poway
Park was initiated by Poway Girls Softball League who needed to move after Midland Elementary was reconstructed
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Kindergarten Is An Important Year in Montessori Education
Located in Poway and serving San Diego County, Country Montessori School provides an immersive education...
San Diego reins in road repairs, expects ‘significant declines’ in street conditions
Pothole patching is taking a hit from a work slowdown imposed by the mayor this...
Poway lawsuit seeks Councilmember Tony Blain’s compliance with Public Records Act
Lawsuit alleges Blain's refusal to voluntarily produce emails, texts and other messages could mean 'significant...
Four Del Norte High seniors win National Merit Scholarships
Four Del Norte High seniors are among the 87 in California and 830 nationwide who...
Hats Off ceremony honors 55 community volunteers
The 16th annual Hats Off to Volunteers ceremony was held on April 26 in the...
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Week of May 1
Ramona High School’s new principal, Mike Giaime, to start on July 1
Giaime was an assistant principal at Del Norte High for five years and educator for...
Valley Elementary School unveils new Innovation Lab
Students are learning to use 3-D printers, virtual reality goggles, and engineering materials.
Chaparral Elementary celebrates 10th anniversary of Hawks Health Garden
Busy Bees help take care of garden’s fruits, vegetables, flowers and fruit trees.
Old Poway Park and Lake Poway venues get customer-friendly upgrades
Owners add covered patio at Hamburger Factory and new burgers and wine tastings at The...
Crime Log for Week of April 21 to 27
These are crimes reported in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch and adjacent communities between April...
Poway Symphonette to perform a free concert on Sunday
'Star Wars' theme to be played at May 4 performance.
4S Ranch teen honored for making science accessible to youths worldwide
Del Norte High junior Saanvi Dogra was honored by the National Youth Leadership Council for...
CyberAegis teams win two CyberPatriot national titles
Winning students were from Del North High and Oak Valley Middle schools in 4S Ranch...
A leadership change is coming to Poway Symphony Orchestra Foundation
Founding President Bo Matthys will be succeeded by longtime Vice President James Reid on June...
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Turtleback Elementary students hear stories from around the world
Turtleback Elementary School in Rancho Bernardo had an international theme for its recent book fair.
Egg hunt fun in Rancho Bernardo Community Park
The event included a variety of activities, such as face painting and crafts. But the...
Bernardo Gardeners spring tour to provide lots of inspiration
The self-guided tour on May 3 will feature six gardens, three in Rancho Bernardo, one...
Crime Log for Week of April 14 to 20
Crimes reported in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch and neighboring communities.
Rancho Bernardo’s Pirtle switched from baseball to golf, and never looked back
Pirtle has three highlights in his golfing career that moved into the spotlight after dropping...
Friends Jeff Berkley and John Katchur reunite for Poway concert on May 2
Longtime friends Berkley and Katchur will perform new and old-fashioned favorites at San Diego Folk...
Wayne’s World: An Earth-shattering revelation
Wayne Chan wonders if he had the proper response to the recent 5.2 magnitude earthquake.
Several hundred people rally in Rancho Bernardo against Trump, Musk
An estimated 700 people chanted and held handmade signs to protest actions by the Trump...
Officials share wildfire prep information at Rancho Bernardo town hall
Over 100 San Diegans learned about the latest wildfire prevention efforts during a meeting for...
‘Grievous mistake’: Residents, council slam Gloria’s cuts to police, parks, arts, libraries
Some council members objected in particular to the mayor's plan to cut library and recreation...
Poway High School grad accomplishes rare baseball feat: 6 hits in a game
Austin Wynns had 6 hits in Sunday's win over Baltimore
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Poway sets new policy for holding special elections to fill City Council vacancies
The council on Tuesday also took steps to limit members from leaving the dais without...
Poway leaders officially launch campaign to recall Councilmember Tony Blain
Group announces drive to collect signatures to place a recall vote on the ballot on...
Los Rancheros Kiwanians announce their Breakfast of Champions finalists
Ten high school seniors from Poway Unified will be honored by the Kiwanis Club of...
St. Bartholomew’s fundraiser celebrates spirit of The Kentucky Derby
Fourth annual Outreach Gala set for May 3 in Rancho Bernardo.
Aviara Trio returning to the Rancho Bernardo Library for free concert
The Aviara Trio will be returning to the Rancho Bernardo Library with a mix of...
Good Natured Gardening: Gardening to-dos in April
Most gardeners have been out in their gardens for several weeks already. The rest are...
Poway High students present Eye on Art Student Showcase
A reception at 6 p.m. April 29 will include live music by the student jazz...
Poway Library to host Dia de los Ninos celebration for families
Free books will be given to children and teens
Poway Rodeo joins Sam’s Posse for adaptive bike giveaway
Fifteen custom bikes will be given away to those with disabilities.
North County Society of Fine Arts awards artists in PCPA exhibit
Carol Mansfield wins Best of Show and Christina Adamopoulos wins First Place
Poway Unified honors three Classified Employees of the Year
Honorees were Sarah Cockrell, Laura Upson and Rick Daynes.
RB Rotarians award $21K to students who go ‘above and beyond’
Ten Rancho Bernardo, Del Norte and Mt. Carmel high school seniors received $2,100 scholarships for...
PowPAC presents the murder mystery thriller, ‘Laura’
“Laura,” a 1940s murder mystery thriller with an unexpected twist, is playing through May 4...
Kruse, Levine and Turner chosen for Rancho Bernardo Hall of Fame
Community volunteers Carl Kruse, Harvey Levine and Alan Turner will be inducted on Aug. 16.
Just Sayin’: The message of Easter and Passover
The message, brought to our memory during Passover, is that freedom is a core need...
Crime Log for Week of April 7 to 13
Events in Poway, Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch
Rancho Bernardo sophomore, freshman looking ahead to CIF tennis championship
Luke Donar wasn’t planning to play tennis this season but his U.S.T.A. doubles partner, Arnon...
Del Norte High freshman wins national AI contest with ‘smart’ clothing project
Del Norte High freshman Anika Marathe has recently won a national AI competition sponsored by...
Gloria proposes deep cuts to libraries, arts, recreation to close gaping budget deficit
The $112 million in proposed cuts would eliminate nearly 250 jobs. But police and fire...
On split vote, San Diego council advances nearly $48-a-month home trash pickup fee
But council members expressed reservations and criticized the independent budget analyst's much lower initial estimate...
Del Norte track star switches to pole vault, shines
UCLA-bound Paige Echsner has become one of the state's top pole vaulters
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake northeast of San Diego shakes most of Southern California
The temblor's epicenter was immediately south of the Elsinore fault zone
Community calendar, Week of April 10
Events in Poway, Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch
Woman’s vehicle discovered in Poway five days before she was pulled from storm drain
Yafang Zhou, who was reported missing, died after being pulled from underground storm drain
San Diego cuts trash pickup price after residents balk. Here’s what it could now cost.
To reduce the proposed fees, the city is not eliminating or scaling back any of the...
Phat Cat Swinger to bring Big Band sound with a twist to Poway
Rock, swing and jazz infused with a modern flair is coming to the Poway Center...
More Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch Girl Scouts named Emerging Leaders
Five additional Girl Scouts from Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch and Sabre Springs were named Emerging...
Volunteer Fair to offer opportunities to serve the Poway community
The second annual fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April...
Missing woman rescued from Poway storm drain dies
Yafang Zhou, 59, went missing in late March in downtown San Diego
Old Poway Park school tours make history lessons lively and fun
Monterey Ridge Elementary in 4S Ranch was one of a dozen participating schools this spring.
‘Reimagining Nature’s Symphony’ theme of Poway’s Flower Show and Plant Sale
Poway Valley Garden Club event set for Saturday, May 10 at Old Poway Park
Crime Log for Week of March 31 to April 6
Crimes reported in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch and neighboring communities
Del Norte softball’s Giaime a dominant pitcher and terror at the plate
Brooklyn Giaime has a .487 batting average that includes 14 RBI, a pair of home...
Rancho Bernardo town hall to focus on wildfire prep
San Diego District 5 residents can learn about wildfire preparation and the state's new Fire...
San Diego search and rescue crew pulls missing woman from Poway storm drain
San Diego police were searching for missing woman when they heard moaning inside the storm...
Rancho Bernardo History Museum exhibit focuses on local women authors
From memoirs to White House ornaments, the creations of local women are featured in the...
Montessori Education Takes A “Whole Child” Approach
Montessori education focuses on developing confident, compassionate people. Country Montessori School is dedicated to providing...
‘The Death of Us All’ celebrates nun who died protecting Amazon rainforest
Poway author details how Dorothy Stang's protests led to her death 20 years ago
Miss Rancho Bernardo, Teen RB pageant contestants sought
Young women ages 14 to 21 who aspire to be the next Miss Rancho Bernardo...
Soroptimists redesign fundraiser to be a ‘Celebration of Courage’
Soroptimists in the Rancho Bernardo and Poway area have renamed and redesigned their large annual...
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Friends of Blue Sky Canyon has several special activities planned
Trail cleanup, bird hike, educational pollinator program and discovery table to be held at the...
Poway’s Blue Sky Canyon evolved from a dumping ground into a nature reserve
Advocates fought off plans for residential development in the 1980s
North County Society of Fine Arts to display paintings in Poway
Awards to be given to recognize the exhibit’s artwork in a variety of mediums
Girl Scouts at Del Norte High named Emerging Leaders
Five more Girl Scouts attending Del Norte High are among the 15 from the Rancho...
Crime Log for Week of March 24 to 30
Crimes reported in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch and neighboring communities.
Almost 80% of Poway is in ‘very high’ Fire Hazard Severity Zone
New Cal Fire maps show the city's 'very high' territory has increased 5% since 2011....
Rancho Bernardo’s Earth Day fair is returning on Sunday
Rancho Bernardo’s ninth annual Earth Day fair is returning to a new location — the...
Kiln to hold free community event for its new Rancho Bernardo location
Kiln, a new co-working, office, meeting and event space, plans a free April 5 wellness...
Six so-far unsung juniors helping Poway softball team to big wins
The six players make up all but one of the infield positions and sometimes two...
Five young women crowned at Miss Poway Scholarship Pageant
Sidney Antique named Miss Poway 2025; Scarlette Mullenger is Miss Teen Poway.
Senior agencies in Ramona and San Marcos partner to expand care options
Gary and Mary West PACE to help North County seniors get care services in Ramona.
Community Calendar: Week of March 27
Events in Poway, Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch
San Diego bans digital-only grocery coupons
The City Council voted 8-0 in favor of the new law this week, despite strong...
New fire maps show swaths of San Diego County with ‘very high’ fire hazard
San Diego County saw a nearly 9% decrease in acreage with "very high" fire hazard...
Poway Interfaith Team donates stuffed animals to Palomar Health patients
The Poway Interfaith Team (POINT) recently partnered with Palomar Health to distribute around 500 stuffed...
North San Diego Soroptimists gather for annual awards luncheon
The North San Diego Soroptimists gathered for their annual awards luncheon on March 19 in...
Southern California Ballet to present ‘Alice in Wonderland’ in Poway
A refreshed and expanded version of “Alice in Wonderland” is coming to the Poway Center...
Five Girl Scouts from Poway, RB and 4S Ranch named Emerging Leaders
The girls from Troop 2054 are among the 15 from the area to be honored...
Marshmallow the miniature horse makes storytime special at Poway Library
A storytime was presented by Hearts and Hooves Therapy team member Jeanne Benowitz.
Business Roundup: Boujee Beast Pet Grooming opens in Rancho Bernardo
Boujee Beast Pet Grooming has opened in The Plaza at Rancho Bernardo.
Beatles songs to come alive in narrated ‘story concerts’ this weekend in Poway
Back to the Garden is returning to the Poway Center for the Performing Arts with...
Crime Log for Week of March 17 to 23
These are crimes reported in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch and adjacent communities between March...
Rancho Bernardo medians get 14 new trees
Rancho Bernardo drivers have likely encountered closed traffic lanes recently as crews plant trees along...
North San Diego Soroptimists are changing lives through $38K in grants
The grants are designed to improve the lives of women and girls
Del Norte’s Yarbrough returns to 1600m race after injuries left him sidelined
For several weeks during the 2023 track season, Del Norte’s Cameron Yarbrough was the fastest...
Poway makes emails public after dispute with Councilmember Tony Blain over deployment
Emails detail communication between city attorneys and Blain over how he could participate in council...
61st annual Miss Poway Scholarship Pageant set for March 30
This year 23 contestants will compete for eight royalty titles at the 61st annual Miss...